I'm a HUGE advocate of high-low fashion and at a young age I made the conscious decision to start searching for investment pieces that would live, and have their own place in my personal archive.

Being the savvy shopper that I am - Here's how I did it without spending a ton of money.

The key is to concentrate on those high-ticket items like footwear, outerwear/separates and bags. Most designers put more 'make' into these pieces therefore will last longer and are usually more pricey. .